Mapbox is an open source mapping platform that allows for easy integration of location into mobile and online applications. The Mapbox Streets layer is powered by open data from OpenStreetMap, an openly licensed map of the world being created by volunteers using local knowledge, GPS tracks, and donated sources.

It is evident that a thriving OpenStreetMap community is beneficial to both Mapbox and Ushahidi, as we build open source tools. Mapbox contributes to the OpenStreetMap community extensively, especially through their “Improve the map” button, which encourages users to contribute to improving data on OSM directly from within their Mapbox map.

Image courtesy of Mapbox Blog

Over the next couple of weeks, Ushahidi will be adding this functionality into the platform, encouraging our users to contribute to improving base map data directly from your map within your deployment. You can track progress on this feature on our GitHub issues page. There’s a lot more that can be done, and we’d love to hear from you on what features would help improve your experience with Mapbox on the Ushahidi platform. Share your feedback with us.

We are excited to work more closely with Mapbox and the OpenStreetMap community. Stay tuned for more updates on Twitter or Facebook, and our blog.